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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1931
Page
1
A whimsical note on etiquette quips cites cigarette ashes, prune pits, and vivid dining mishaps. The writer riffs on hostess duties and old book advice, mentioning Emily Post, grape juice mishaps, and a Greencastle cafe quip while closing with a social note about Gilbert Ogles and a Belle Union game.
C C Huestis of Northwood reported to Greencastle police that his car was stolen from near the Presbyterian church Sunday night after he left the evening service. He had parked the car near the church and found it missing upon return.
Greencastle High School basketball plans two away games this week. On Wednesday they travel to Bloomington to face the Bloomington team and on Saturday they go to Delphi to meet Oracle. Brazil’s Bricks are set to visit Greencastle next, after defeating the Tigers earlier in the season.
The former presidential yacht Mayflower lies fire scarred and sunk in twenty feet of water at the Philadelphia navy yard after a last night blaze. The vessel, once hosted many world figures, was flooded with water until it settled on the river bottom at its dock.
Six families connected with Gulf Pipe Line Co. near Zion's Reformed church south of Poland await better weather to move into a prepared village. The plant began pumping oil December 28 and runs at under half capacity. Eight cottages line the country road with full utilities and a sewage system. Fr C Vanecleave of St Louis is superintendent and R H Gray is chief engineer.
Indianapolis January 26 detours, seen as progress, fund road improvements while delaying traffic. Officials note winter detour mileage drops from 125 miles last winter to 3½ miles this season, saving hundreds of thousands in equipment and operating costs for motorists and the state. Short detours in flat areas can reduce cost versus long detours in hilly, scarred terrain.
Indianapolis January 26 The American Legion reversed its bonus stance urging immediate cash retirement of adjusted compensation certificates while seeking further relief for disabled veterans. Indiana has about 155000 WWII veterans, with potential payouts exceeding 3.5 billion if certificates are cashed now, though many prefer to keep policies as life insurance.
Emil R. Snyder of near Belle Union is free on a 500 bond after being charged in the Federal district court at Indianapolis with possession of intoxicating liquor. He pleaded not guilty. A raid by federal undercover men Thursday seized 27 gallons of liquor at his home in Quincey Owen county.
A local real estate dealer reports an option on 50 acres east of Greencastle owned by Ford Lucas. The land reaches twelve feet deep and rumors of a Stone Quarry purchase were denied by quarry officials in a phone call.
The East Washington street cafeteria, formerly Call's cafe, will reopen Wednesday at 6 PM as the Castle cafeteria under Glen Deen. Roxie Miles will run the kitchen. regular dinners, short orders and fountain service planned. The business was in receivership last summer after Guy H. Call operated it for years.
Lafayette January 26 The Purdue Agricultural Conference January 12 16 shattered prior holds with total registration of 5 004 and a larger complete attendance including evening programs surpassing 5 000. Tippecanoe county registered 2 717 with outside attendance at 2 852. county and regional cups donated by several chambers and dairy companies highlighted the event.
Harold Degler 24 and Pauline Winn 18 both of Terre Haute obtain a marriage license at home stamping mill.
American Legion hosts a joint Spanish and World War veterans meeting tonight at 8 o clock featuring C C Gillen as honor guest. Veterans urged to submit or bring ballots on adjusted service certificates as results will be telegraphed to Congressman Johnson in Washington. Moxie Pierce to oversee the fish fry and catering for all service members in Putnam County.
Mrs Laura Everman 65 of Russellville died Sunday morning from complications of diseases after a long illness. She was married 42 years to James Everman and they were lifelong residents. Funeral at 10 Wednesday at Russellville Christian Church with Rev H Davis officiating. Burial in Russellville Cemetery. Survived by husband, one son Frank Everman, four sisters and two brothers.
Urith Chamness filed a cross complaint against Orin K R Chamness alleging cruel and inhuman treatment after sickness and seeking a divorce and attorney fees. Chamness had earlier filed for divorce. The couple married January 1927 and separated September 1930. She says Chamness took her to her father William Bradstreet’s home and has not provided for her since.
The L. and H. independent basketball team fell 20 to 14 to the J. C. Penney squad of Brazil on Greencastle High School floor Saturday night. The Greencastle Junior High team won 18 to 16 in a preliminary. Crowd visibility noted several local fans in attendance. The L. and H. quintet included Wicht, Longden, Crawley, Bryan and M. Crawley with substitutes Harlan and F. Masten.
Sheriff Alva Bryan summoned a jury for the trial of Ben White of Jefferson township on three counts of petit larceny. White, held on a 1500 bond, faces affidavits from Prendin Abrams Kenneth Morrison and Miubert Sellers. An arrest at White's home followed a signed statement from Eno White, with evidence seized by Greens Castle officials. Eno White is jailed on Wagtraney charges to testify.
Purdue university announces the 1951 summer session from June 11 through August 18 in Lafayette Ind. The term offers courses across departments with instruction by regular staff. It attracts graduates, teachers, and students seeking condensed study, farm management and vocation courses, and features the Rural Leadership conference with over 200 attendees last year.
Sparks from a house fire at Jesse Beemer's home on south Jackson street threatened nearby property. About 11 oclock Greencastle fire department was dispatched and attacked the blaze.
In Indianapolis on January 26 the Indiana general assembly readies the new highway commission bill by Sen Charles L. Strey and two Democratic platform measures income tax and permanent voter registration. The fourteen measures from the state survey commission include a department of public safety and a probation commission with broader powers. The tax package contemplates an income tax a retail sales tax poll tax for women and higher auto license fees. A fees and salary bill to standardize county official pay is near ready for introduction.
The forecast calls for unsettled conditions tonight and Tuesday with a mild rise in temperature to above freezing. Lows tonight are expected to drop to 30 to 35 degrees as winds shift and a brief warm spell develops by Tuesday.
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